Nettleton's Addition Historic District

Banten House, 2114 W. Sharp
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

 

What does it mean to have my home in a National Register Historic District?

 

The listing of properties on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), either individually or as a contributing element of a National historic district, is an honorary recognition within a community of the historical, architectural, or cultural significance of a property or neighborhood.

 

What is a "contributing element" of a historic district?

 

A contributing element is a home that is 50 years of age or older and maintains its historic appearance and character. Homes that are less than 50 years of age or have been modified (i.e. the original windows or siding have been altered, front porches have been enclosed, or additions have been made to the home) are considered non-contributing elements. 

 

How can I find out if my home is in the district and if it is a contributing element?

 

To find out if your home is in the district or is a contributing element, call the City-County of Spokane Historic Preservation Office at (509) 625-6985 or email at kgriffin@spokanecity.org. You can also find out if your home is in the district by viewing the Nettleton's Addition Property List, or by viewing the Nettleton's Addition National Register nomination.

 

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If my home is a contributing element in the district, are there any restrictions?

 

Having your home as a contributing element of a historic district establishes no obligation for you as a private property owner to maintain, manage, rehabilitate, or restore your property. Private property owners have no obligation to open their home to the public and listing on the National Register does not restrict the rights of private property owners to dispose of their property as they chose provided that no Federal license, permits, or funding is involved.

 

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Can I demolish my home if it's in the historic district?

 

If your home is a contributing element of the district, under the City of Spokane's Demolition Ordinance, you cannot demolish your home for the sole purpose of surface parking. Following a demolition permit review by an Ad Hoc Committee, you may be able to demolish your home if you meet one of the following requirements:

  • You have plans in place to replace the structure.

  • If the lot will be used for the rehabilitation of an adjacent historic structure.

  • If the structure has been declared hazardous by the Fire Marshal.

  • If the property owner can demonstrate that compliance with the ordinance would cause economic hardship. 

To learn more about the Demolition Ordinance, call (509) 625-6983 or click here. 

 

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Are there any grants available if my home is a contributing element in the district?

 

Listing on the National Register does provide eligibility for Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits with a dollar-for-dollar Federal investment tax credit equal to 20% of the certified rehabilitation construction costs on 100% of an income-producing property’s assessed value. 

 

To learn more about Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits and how to apply, click here.

 

To learn more about other types of grants and funding for historic properties, click here. 

 

For more information on what it means to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, click here.

 

 

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City/County of Spokane Historic Preservation Office
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane Washington 99201
Phone* (509) 625-6985 * Fax (509) 625-6013 *

e-mail kgriffin@spokanecity.org

City of Spokane Official Website